Purchasing Manager

The purpose of the Purchasing Manager is to perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items in order to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies * Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code * Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price * Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests * Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery * Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable) * Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants * Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture * Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines

Job Qualifications:

* Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred * Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed * Previous management experience preferred * Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system * Valid driver's license is required for driving to perform company business * Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format * Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time an appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses * Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications * Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related industry.